Bulgaria · PLOVDIV OLD TOWN & DAY TRIPS
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Plovdiv is two hours down the motorway and eight thousand years deep. Here are the trips worth the drive: which ones give you real time on the old-town cobbles, which add Bachkovo or Asen’s Fortress, which include the Roman theatre ticket, and what each costs per seat.
Shuttle from Sofia to Plovdiv with Roman Theater sights, a guided Old Town walk, and free time to shop and eat.
“Very informative tour! Sonya was very kind and knowledgable as she is a Plodviv local. We had a great time walking around the city, getting the best views, and having free time to explore.”
Plovdiv day trip from Sofia with a guided Old Town walk, optional Roman sites, and free time on Glavnata and Kapana.
“Convenient tour, well organized. Downside is making a detour to pick up passengers at the airport and the traffic backup that significantly impacts the time one has in Plovdiv. If one is interested in spending time at a museum, don't go on Monday - they are all closed and one does have a little time to visit a museum on this tour.”
Sofia day trip to Plovdiv and Koprivshtitsa, guided Old Town walks, Roman ruins, Bulgarian liberation history, and mountain-street time to explore.
“Great day out, small number on tour, excellent guide Dafini, great resturant recommendations. Long day but worth it!”
Small-group day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv, Asen's Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery with hotel pickup, expert guide, and Roman sights.
“Daniel was a superb guide. He explained so much of the history and he drove many miles to get us to the wonderful places that were on the tour. I can’t praise him enough for the experience. Incredible tour of Plovdiv. The fortress was phenomenal and he took fantastic photos of us. The monastery was inspirational. So much to see and learn about. Very inspiring. Highly recommend this to everyone!!”
Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv Old Town and Rila Monastery, with hotel transfer, WiFi, and time to see two top UNESCO sights.
“This was a long day, but it was worth the time and money. Our driver/host Apostolos inew a lot about the country and kept us on track while ensuring we had opportunity to stop for food and bathroom. We very much enjoyed the 2hr walking free tour (tip based) that Apostolos arranged for us( we learned a lot about Plovdiv from our very knowledgeable local tour guide. We had enough time at the Rila Monastery to walked around and admire the architecture and religious wealth. We wished that we had received the audio tour hyperlink from the company that runs the tour one day in advance, as we had planned…”
Private 2.5-hour walking tour of Plovdiv in English with a certified guide. See old town landmarks, Kapana, and Ancient Theatre.
“Thank you so much for an amazing tour of Plovdiv. My guide Niki was awesome, super knowledgeable, about the city, its history and its story. Thank you for a great day.”
Rila Monastery and Plovdiv in one day from Sofia. Self-guided time, A/C minibus transfers, and mountain views. Long but worth it.
“Great day trip! This is a full day out, but worth the early start to see the Rila Monastery in quiet and serene conditions. Philip was an excellent host, explaining key details throughout the day. There was also ample time in Plovdiv to see the city and get a bite to eat. Would recommend this to anyone visiting Sofia!”
Small-group Plovdiv tour from Sofia with Roman sights, Revival Old Town, and Asen’s Fortress views plus VR time travel.
“This was an all day trip that was well worth the time and money. Excellent guide. Very interesting ancient city.”
Small-group Bulgarian food walk in Plovdiv: Old Town strolls, market bites, pastries, tea, and culture stories in about 3 hours.
“Our tour guide Ilya was very knowledgeable about the local area and gave us excellent insights on Plovdiv. The food along all of the stops was fantastic. Would highly recommend this to anyone visiting Plovdiv!”
A 7-hour small-group day trip from Plovdiv to Asen’s Fortress, Bachkovo Monastery, and the Wonderful Bridges in the Rhodopes.
“Really varied and stunning tour visiting the wonderful bridges (much more spectacular than on the pictures), Bachkova monastery (which was stunning) and the Assens fortress in the beautiful Rhodope mountains. Our guide Christina was friendly and knowledgable and any of these places would be worth a visit on their own so doing 3 in a row was great.”
A small-group Plovdiv walking tour starting at Eastern Gate, touring Old Town with live commentary, and finishing near the Roman Stadium.
“A great walking tour and highly recommended. Why do I have to write so much for this review to accepted?”
Half-day tour from Plovdiv with hotel pickup to Asen’s Fortress and Bachkovo Monastery, including a 360-degree Rhodope view.
“Kamen is an exceptional guide. We booked this tour at 11 pm and the following day at 9 am he was under our hotel. It is a perfect trip for half a day if you are in Plovdiv without car. Kamen is eager to share information not only on the fortress and the Monastery, but also on Bulgaria and Bulgaria culture in general. Recommended!”
Private day trip from Sofia to Plovdiv: hotel pickup, A/C car with Wi-Fi, guided Old Town sights, plus free time on the Seven Hills.
“Plovdiv is a fascinating place and Poli is an excellent guide (and driver). The tour duration was just about perfect. Poli did a good job helping us manage the heat on the hills of Plovdiv.”
Plovdiv old town, Asen’s Fortress, and Bachkovo Monastery from Sofia with hotel pickup, an English guide, and great views.
“This was an amazingly varied trip and Ventsi was a great guide with really interesting historical knowledge. We would really recommend this trip, wear good shoes, there are lots of cobbled streets in Plovdiv and the access to the fortress is uneven. We all really enjoyed it and being picked up and dropped back to the hotel was wonderful after a long day. All in all just great.”
Private sedan transfer from Sofia Airport or city to Plovdiv with door-to-door pickup, friendly drivers, bottled water, and easy booking.
“I had excellent experience and great service with this company.”
